A Royal Banquet

His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah consent to attend the Royal Banquet held at the National Palace in conjunction of the Installation Ceremony. Accompanied the King were his consort, Her Majesty the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah. Their Majesties arrived at the banquet hall of the National Palace at 9.00 pm and were followed by the rest of the Malay Rulers. The banquet was also attended by Datuk Seri Pengiran Muda Mahkota Pengiran Muda Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, who represented his father, the Sultan of Brunei.

Other guests included Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Cabinet ministers, foreign ambassadors and senior government officials. Their Majesties and guests were also entertained by cultural dances and songs by popular local artistes.

picture from Bernama

The Installation of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia

Assalamualaikum and Peace be upon all of you

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It is the day of the Installation, and I enjoy one day of public holiday today. Here is some latest update from the ceremony.

9.28 am

The Installation proceeds since 8.00 am this morning. All the State Rulers and Head of States personally attends the Installation and none of them sending a representatives, with exceptions of the previous Supreme Ruler, Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin. All titled royals from each respective State can be seen taking their place in the Throne Chamber. It is still raining in Kuala Lumpur, and probably the Installation will be started a little late from original scheduled. The Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers also can be seen in the ceremony. Still waiting for the arrival of Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and Tuanku Hajah Haminah for the inspection of the Guard-of-Honour ceremony.

9.59 am

The arrival of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to the National Palace in Jalan Duta. The arrival of Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah were greeted by the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib bin Tun Abd Razak.

10.02 am

The National Anthem Negaraku were played. And, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong enter the Seri Maharaja Chamber and greets all the State Rulers and Head of States.

10.11 am

The Deputy Prime Minister and wife followed by the Prime Minister and wife entered the Throne Chamber of the National Palace.

10.12 am

The State Rulers and Head of States enters the Throne Chamber of National Palace. Headed by the representatives of the Sultan of Terengganu. Followed by the Head of State of Sabah and wife.

10.18 am

The Head of State of Melaka, Tun Mohd Khalil and wife, Toh Puan Zurina entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Head of State of Pulau Pinang and wife.

10.21 am

The Head of State of Sarawak and wife entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Councillor-General of Regency of Kedah, Tunku Annuar and his consort, Datuk Hajah Nor Suzanna.

10.23 am

The Pangeran Muda (Crown Prince) of Brunei Darussalam and Pangeran Isteri entered the Throne Chamber, represented the State of Brunei Darussalam. Followed by the Al-Sultan of Kelantan.

10.27 am

The Sultan of Johor and his consort, the Raja Zarith Sofia entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Yang Dipertuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan and Tunku Ampuan Besar of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani

10.29 am

The Sultan of Selangor entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Raja of Perlis and consort, Tuanku Fauziah

10.31 am

The Sultan of Perak and consort, the Raja Permaisuri of Perak entered the Throne Chamber. Followed by the Sultan and Sultanah of Pahang.

10.44 am

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia and Raja Permaisuri Agong entered the Throne Chamer of the National Palace, accompanied by the Grand Chamberlain and Royal Regalia. The Nobat were played during the procession.

10.48 am

The Grand Chamberlain asking the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to proceed with the Installation Ceremony.

10.50 am

The Installation Ceremony takes place. The Grand Chamberlain bringing the royal regalia for the Installation consist of Al-Quran, Keris, Instrument of Proclamation and Oath of the Supreme Ruler

10.55 am

The Grand Chamberlain giving the Al-Quran to the Supreme Ruler. Tuanku Abdul Halim kissed the Al-Quran and put it onto the rehal.

10.59 am

The Grand Chamberlain invited the Prime Minister to read the Instrument of Proclamation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The Prime Minister read the Proclamation and announced the proclamation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

11.02 am

The Grand Chamberlain presented the Keris Kerajaan, Keris of the Kingdom to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah unsheathe the Keris and kissed it, as the very symbol of power and authority of the Supreme Ruler. The Keris was put beside the Al-Quran.

11.07 am

Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah read the Oath of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The nobat were played after the reading. The Daulat Tuanku were shouted three times and Salute guns were fired along with the playing of the National Anthem, Negaraku.

11.15 am

The Grand Chamberlain invited the Prime Minister to congratulate the Supreme Ruler to the Installation. The Prime Minister then read the Oath of Loyalty represented the Government and the People of Malaysia

11.30 am

The Grand Chamberlain presented the speech text of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

12.05 pm

The Grand Chamberlain announced that the Installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong have safely been conducted. The march-out procession of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong from the Throne Chamber. Followed by the State Rulers and Head of States, including the Pangeran Muda Mahkota of Brunei Darussalam and Pangeran Muda Anak Isteri of Brunei.

Alhamdulillah, Praised be to Allah for the safe procession of the Installation ceremony of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and the Raja Permaisuri Agong of Malaysia, Tuanku Hajah Haminah. May Your Majesties may reign in peace and harmony with fair and justice.

DIRGAHAYU TUANKU

The Installation's Eve

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The big day has finally arrived, the Installation Day of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah of Kedah. This is the second time for His Majesty who is also the Sultan of Kedah assumed the office of Yang di-Pertuan Agong. The first was in 1970, where the 43 years old Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah with his beautiful Queen at that time, the late Sultanah Bahiyah of Kedah were installed as King. Currently, it is his second wife, the Sultanah Hajah Haminah who will be installed besides him in the Installation ceremony. The 84 Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah is the oldest King yet to hold the position as the Supreme Ruler.

Personally, I feel very excited with the recent event especially because the Installation ceremony is not something that you can see everyday. It is only once every five years. And I have missed the previous one during the installation of Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Tuanku Nur Zahirah of Terengganu in 2006. So, this is the nearest chance for me or perhaps I need to wait another five years to watch it, if I have the chance. And that is one big 'IF'. Another reason for my excitement is because of the venue, the grandeur of the new National Palace in Jalan Duta seriously catch my attention. My heart leaping like.. I want to see it.. I want to see it..

And there are also several questions from my blog followers regarding the broadcast. The Malaysian can easily watched the Installation through RTM1 or any television channel available from the start of the ceremony in 9.00 am in the morning. For those who cannot watched it live on television, you can also watched the online streaming telecast at www.rtm.gov.my/tv1 . And before I forget, the Malaysian Standard time is Kuala Lumpur GST+8.

Until next time.

The Installation final rehearsal

The full rehearsal of the Installation of the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah were proceeding smoothly with almost all of the preparation for the ceremony tomorrow is already in place. It is the first time ever that the Installation ceremony will be held at the new National Palace located in Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. The Minister of Information, Communication and Culture, Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim said, the full rehearsal were done to recognize any improvement and correction that can be made for the real ceremony this Wednesday. Two rehearsals were done in last Thursday and Friday.

Minister Rais in his statement said that, the Installation ceremony will be held in the Palace's Throne Chamber and the ceremony will be broadcast live through Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) and online streaming telecast. Almost 2,000 personnel consisting of Palace's Officials, Malaysia Royal Police and Malay Royal Regiment are working hard to ensure the smoothness of the preparation for the installation.

Inauguration Ceremony of UAS

His Royal Highness the Yang Dipertuan Besar (Lord) of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Muhriz ibni Almarhum Tuanku Munawir consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of Universiti As-Sofa (UAS) in a ceremony held at Dataran Sentral Seremban. Almost 3,000 people from various background attending the ceremony, including 15 famous religious scholar from all over the world namely United Arab Emirates (UAE), Yemen, Lebanon and Morocco. The ceremony started around 8.30 pm. Also accompanied the Yang Dipertuan Besar were his consort, Her Royal Highness the Tunku Ampuan Besar (Queen) of Negeri Sembilan, Tuanku Aishah Rohani and his also his son, His Royal Highness the Tunku Besar of Seri Menanti, Tunku Ali Redhauddin Ibni Tuanku Muhriz. The arrival of the Yang Dipertuan Besar and the Queen were greeted by Menteri Besar (Chief Minister), Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan and wife, Raja Datin Seri Salbiah Tengku Nujumudin.

In the opening speech, the Yang Dipertuan Besar who is also the Chancellor of UAS wants the university to ensure the Islamic vision that wants to be shaped by the university are according the teachings of Islam. In the ceremony, the Yang Dipertuan Besar make a visit to the building that will served as the university's campus. Prior of the event, the Yang Dipertuan Besar has consent to deliver the instrument of appointment to nine established religious scholar in the Muslim world to be the UAS's panel of International advisers.

The Women and Children, We Care Program

His Royal Highness the Tengku Mahkota (Crown Prince) of Kelantan, Tengku Muhammad Fa-iz Petra ibni Sultan Ismail Petra consent to attend and officiate the program of Women and Children, We Care Program (Program Cakna Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak) in conjunction of the 100th anniversary celebration of Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan (MAIK) held at Kompleks Islam Jubli Perak Sultan Ismail Petra in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Accompanied the Crown Prince were his sister, Her Highness Tengku Amalin Aishah Putri binti Sultan Ismail Petra; State Assembly Speaker, Datuk Nasaruddin Daud; Deputy President of MAIK, Datuk Kamaruddin Mohd Zain and Secretary of State, Datuk Zainuddin Ibrahim.

In the program, the Crown Prince consent to deliver contributions 150 students including to the poor in all around the State. The program will be held for 5 days until April 11, 2012. The program focusing women and children activities in its tentative.

Crown Prince lauch Titian Kasih Mega

His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail consent to launch the program of Titian Kasih Mega held at Syed Saffi Secondary School in Simpang Empat, Kangar. The program is organized by the Tuanku Syed Putra Foundation (YSTP). The Crown Prince was accompanied by his consort, Her Royal Highness the Raja Puan Muda (Crown Princess) of Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil. Also present in the ceremony were State Education Director, Dun Kasa and Secretary of YSTP, Datuk Johari Darus.

In his opening speech, the Crown Prince urged the community to solve immediately the absenteeism problem because it exposes students to a variety of social problems, especially crime. This students usually are exposed and vulnerable to various criminal activities including gangsterism, theft, drug addiction and trafficking and a host of other crimes.

Masjid Day ; The Sultan's suggestion

His Majesty the Sultan of Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Abu Bakar consent to officiate the inauguration ceremony of Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah in Felda Bukit Goh, Kuantan. The mosque was built in 2009 with the cost of RM4 million. From the value, RM1.9 million was an allocation by the Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP), Pahang State Islamic Religious and Malay Customary Council and another RM1.9 million coming from the Federal Government.

In his inauguration speech, the Sultan of Pahang suggested to the State Religious Council to come with a date for Masjid Day. It is to attract the people especially the younger generation to Masjid.

A visit to Masjid Jamek Ar-Rahimiah

His Royal Highness the Raja Muda (Crown Prince) of Selangor, Tengku Amir Shah ibni Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah consent to visit the Masjid Jamek Ar-Rahimiah located at the Persiaran Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang. The three-storey Masjid Ar-Rahimiah is the largest mosque in the District of Klang. The Crown Prince visits is to observe the damage at the mosque after been hit by flood recently. The flood resulted the ground floor of the Masjid were severely damage, including the main prayer hall that could accommodate 5,000 people at one time cannot be used, including several damages with the PA System, office and the masjid's mini library.

The Crown Prince arrived at the masjid around 1 pm accompanied by the Nobleman of Klang District, the Orang Kaya Maha Bijaya of Klang. Also present were the Datuk Setia Diraja Abdul Ghani Pateh Akhir and the Masjid's staffs. In his visit, the Crown Prince later perform the Friday prayer alongside a congregation of 5,000 people in the masjid.

Preparation for the Installation Day

The Installation Day of His Majesty the 14th Yang di-Pertuan Agong (the Supreme Ruler) of Malaysia, Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah is drawing near and the palace has prepared a necessary and essentials preparations for the big day. The Kedahan Nobat Orchestra team that will be playing during the Installation has started their practice and rehearsal for the big day. On 11th April 2012, His Majesty the Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah and his consort, Her Majesty Tuanku Hajah Haminah will be officially installed at the National Palace, Kuala Lumpur in Jalan Duta.

On the other side, the Palace also has preparing the Royal Tengkolok of Dendam Tak Sudah (literally means Eternal Vengeance), the official headdress for the Supreme Ruler. The Royal Tengkolok which originated from Negeri Sembilan royalty has been decorated with the Crescent and 14-pointed Federal Star made from white gold with the Malaysia's Coat of Arm in the middle of the Tengkolok.